The board has the power to grant a reciprocal license without further examination to an applicant who is licensed or certified as a massage therapist or similar practice in another state and has demonstrated qualifications which equal or exceed those required under this act in the determination of the board. No license shall be granted under this section to an applicant unless the state in which the applicant is licensed affords reciprocal treatment to individuals who are residents of this Commonwealth and who are licensed under this act.